Foxy Stoat seeks Pig Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Mild panic setting in. Had a full days training on Monday, first time on a ‘big’ bike. Oh my…the speed, need to get me one of those. So the training went well, really really well. I hope it hasn’t left me over confident. The fella who was always training had foot down, skids and trashed cones but that’s fine he has got it out of the way now. I didn’t have any of that so I hope I’m not saving it up for a massive fail!! I know I can do the moves, flew through the mock tests, it just nerves that will get me. Even typing this and my stomach is churning.Any tips to help tomorrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 unfortunately on the mod 1 its mainly nerves that get people. Take a big breath in between sections - there is no time limit don't get rushed and panic. I asked for a few seconds after moving the bike from one box to the other! Remember mirror check mirror check when you move from anywhere! Especially after you have finished all the parts - it doesn't end until you leave the area Head up, you'll be grand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpss774 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 You said it yourself know the moves its just another training session before your real test, riding your bike on the open road. Take your time no need to rush your maneuvers. I even had to stick a leg down for a moment in mine guy still passed me and im still really bad at slow cornering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhatomfart Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Mild panic setting in. Had a full days training on Monday, first time on a ‘big’ bike. Oh my…the speed, need to get me one of those. So the training went well, really really well. I hope it hasn’t left me over confident. The fella who was always training had foot down, skids and trashed cones but that’s fine he has got it out of the way now. I didn’t have any of that so I hope I’m not saving it up for a massive fail!! I know I can do the moves, flew through the mock tests, it just nerves that will get me. Even typing this and my stomach is churning.Any tips to help tomorrow?Good Luck for tomorrow,Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Valium..As said keep the nerves in check. You'll be right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil4 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just remember you can do it again if you fail, it's the cheaper of the two and only need to wait a few days to rebook.Sent from my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiisecondcreep Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Good luck for tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Good luck fella....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Stoat seeks Pig Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 Thanks all. Even more nervous now as time creeps on, had a good long read through the experience thread and it seems its the nerves that cause the issue. Just got to suck it up and get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Stoat seeks Pig Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just remember you can do it again if you fail, it's the cheaper of the two and only need to wait a few days to rebook.Sent from my phone. Apparantly a real shortage of DSA examiners around. 2 month waiting list already for MOD 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Stoat seeks Pig Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 I passed!!!! so happy. One step closer to losing the L-plates. Just a shame I have to wait until October. Two years to pass my MOD 2 now as I never want to go through that again. So nervy, proper hand shaking. Worked myself up about the U-turn. What I didn't know until my instructor told me today was that the U turn I have been practicing is a much tighter turn than the test centre so I will have plenty of room to nail it and nail it I did!One fault on swerve/avoidance 48kph instead of 50kph but he said within tolerance and didn't ask me to do it again. Thinking back it was all pretty straightforward. I was the 2nd to go, the fella who I trained with went first and unfortunately didn't go fast enough on the avoidance on both attempts.Really helped reading through the experience thread and trust in what your instructor has taught you.Might go for a little ride out later and I don't have to stop on the way back and practice bloody u-turns and figure 8 anymore!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhatomfart Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well done Foxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Stoat seeks Pig Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Cheers, i'm absolutely chuffed, can only imagine what it must be like to pass MOD 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Top stuff Foxy - mod2 is a breeze in comparison! Let your trainers know if you are open to cancellations they may be able to get you in quicker (if you want!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy Stoat seeks Pig Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 Top stuff Foxy - mod2 is a breeze in comparison! Let your trainers know if you are open to cancellations they may be able to get you in quicker (if you want!) ha ha, phone call was made to the training scholl office as soon as I had the certificate in my hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil4 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well done, that's great news!!!Mod2 is a breeze in comparison, just a ride about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 ha, phone call was made to the training scholl office as soon as I had the certificate in my hand Aha! great minds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well done Foxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Nice one mate. .....good luck with the MOD2....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpss774 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well done man, ride like you stole it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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